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Quick verdict
Choose Nest 9 Plus for a small kitchen that actually needs its measuring cups, sieve, colander and bowls together. Choose OXO’s plastic three-bowl set when mixing bowls are the missing tools and you already own measuring and straining equipment. A nine-piece count is not nine mixing bowls or an automatic value win.
Research-based buying guide, checked October 18, 2026. We have not tested these products hands-on. Manufacturer specifications and attributed outside findings are distinguished from our buying judgments.
Who should buy or skip
Buy if: you can identify missing preparation tools and want a set that stores as one nested group.
Skip if: your current bowls work, you need microwave or oven-safe vessels, or the main attraction is a large piece count.
Compare the choices
| Choice | Choose it for | Main tradeoff |
|---|---|---|
| Nest 9 Plus | Several different preparation tools in one stack | Only two mixing bowls; other pieces may duplicate what you own |
| OXO plastic 3-piece set | Three graduated mixing-bowl sizes | No sieve, colander or measuring cups |
| One carefully chosen bowl | Filling a single gap | Does not replace a full preparation toolkit |
Count functions rather than pieces
Joseph Joseph lists a 4.5 L bowl, a 0.5 L bowl, a 3 L colander, a 1.65 L sieve and five measuring cups. That is a varied preparation set. Its appeal is storing several different jobs together, not supplying a full range of medium mixing bowls.
OXO’s plastic set contains 1.5-, 3- and 5-quart bowls. If you bake with several mixtures or want a medium bowl for everyday preparation, that size progression may be more useful. Compare the actual capacities and remember that litres and US quarts are different units.
Audit the cupboard before buying a toolkit
List what you already own: measuring cups, a useful sieve, a colander and bowls. Nest 9 Plus has the clearest value when several of those are missing or difficult to store. Otherwise, the apparent saving can be payment for duplicates.
If one medium bowl is the only gap, a single suitable bowl may be the better purchase. Do not replace equipment that works just to make everything match. A tidy stack is helpful only when it contains tools you reach for.
Nesting saves storage space with a handling tradeoff
Both sets nest, but retrieving an inner item means moving pieces above it. Think about which tool you use most often and whether you will reassemble the stack after washing. A mixed toolkit can be compact in the cupboard while spreading widely across a drying area.
Joseph Joseph lists the Nest stack at about 28.5 cm square and 14.5 cm high. Measure cupboard width and opening height, including room for your hand. Do not judge fit from a photograph that leaves out the handles or the largest component.
Check care and appliance limits by exact model
Joseph Joseph says Nest 9 Plus is dishwasher-safe and not microwave-safe. OXO describes its plastic bowls as dishwasher-safe with non-slip handles and bases; do not assume that makes them oven- or microwave-safe. Use the exact care label before heating any vessel.
We have not tested staining, scratches, hand-mixer compatibility or resistance to slipping. Choose the material for the jobs you actually perform. If microwave heating or a different material is essential, compare bowls explicitly approved for that use rather than stretching this comparison.
Buying in the United States or Canada
Match Nest 9 Plus rather than steel Nest or another piece count. Match OXO’s plastic 1.5/3/5-quart set rather than its stainless or lidded bowls. Colours and bundles can change the displayed price, so check included pieces on the selected US or Canadian listing.
The buttons open the named country’s Amazon search results. Match the exact model, size and included parts before ordering. Compare delivered cost, seller and return terms; no fixed price, availability or warranty eligibility is promised.
Questions before ordering
Does Nest 9 Plus include nine mixing bowls?
No. Its nine pieces include two bowls, a colander, a sieve and five measuring cups.
Which is better if I already have a sieve and colander?
OXO or a single bowl may avoid duplicates if the bowl sizes suit your actual needs.
Final buying decision
Nest 9 Plus is the more complete starter toolkit when several jobs need equipping in limited storage. OXO is the clearer mixing-bowl purchase when other preparation tools are already covered. Buy the functions you are missing, then check storage and care before comparing the piece counts.